CHICAGO
Addressing Learning Loss. Leading School Improvement. Trauma-Informed.
November 6-9, 2024
See You at ISS
Join us for the Innovative Schools Summit Chicago on November 6-9, 2024. Network with fellow educators and learn from nationally recognized speakers who share their experiences and proven strategies to help you succeed in the classroom and in your career.
The Chicago Summit features access to 4 Education Conferences for the Price of One, including:
FEATURED SPEAKERS
4 CONFERENCES IN 1 LOCATION
Summit Attendees are able to attend sessions from all of the following Conferences (on a space-available basis).
AT-RISK STUDENTS CONFERENCE
All Locations
Experts will share evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school.
Innovative School Leadership Forum
Chicago.
Hear from K-12 experts and network with fellow innovative thinkers to learn strategies and practical tips to lead improvement at your school.
INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE
All Locations.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn new insights, tools and strategies for reaching and teaching students. Compare best practices with educators in different geographic locations and different socio-economic environments.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING FORUM
Nashville. Chicago.
This conference focuses on research-based and classroom-originated interventions, lessons and curriculums to help students manage their emotions, achieve goals, express empathy for others, maintain positive relationships and make successful personal decisions.
Engaging Experts. Inspiring Stories. Real Results.
Join thousands of administrators and teachers to network and learn research-based strategies and practical ideas to support students and staff. Innovative Schools Summit locations include Las Vegas, Chicago, San Antonio, New York, Orlando and Nashville.
What to Expect
Network with fellow educators. Chart your learning path. Get motivated!
Hear educators share their Summit experience
Engaging Experts. Inspiring Stories. Real Results.
Join thousands of administrators and teachers to network and learn research-based strategies and practical ideas to support students and staff. Innovative Schools Summit locations include New York, Orlando, San Antonio, Atlanta and Las Vegas.
What to Expect
Network with fellow educators. Chart your learning path. Get motivated!
Hear educators share their Summit experience
BE INSPIRED
Connect with fellow educators. Get re-energized. Learn from the best in education. Discover new strategies to support all students. Take home ideas to implement immediately at your school. Have fun.
Create your own learning experience at the Chicago Summit. Choose the sessions that are most relevant to you from 4 co-located education conferences:
Tailor your professional development experience by attending a variety of sessions from each conference
Discover proven practices to implement in your classroom immediately
Get insights and inspiration from the best in education
Meet fellow educators from across the nation and learn from each other
CHICAGO MARRIOTT MARQUIS
Summit Host Hotel
Chicago Marriott Marquis
2121 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Rooms start at $279/night + taxes & fees.
Reservations: 1-877-303-0104
Booking Code: Innovative Schools Summit Fall 2024
If the block is sold out, you may try the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place which is within walking distance (0.3 miles).
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Classroom
- Teachers
- Principals
- Assistant Principals
- Deans
- Other Administrators
- Special Ed Personnel
- School Counselors
- Social Workers
- Interventionists
- Behaviorists
- Psychologists
- Community & Faith-Based Youth Workers
- After-School Program Coordinators
Chicago Summit
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Chicago will be held Wednesdsay, November 6th (AM & PM sessions) and Thursday, November 7th (AM sessions). The main Conference will begin at 12:00 pm Central Time on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.
May be eligible for funding under Title I/IDEA, Title II, CARES Act, CRRSA, Rescue Plan or similar federal, state or local sources.
Summit Bundle
4 Conferences +
1 Pre-Conference Session
Max Saver Until 5/31/24
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 11/7/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 19 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $695
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$595
Super Bundle
4 Conferences +
3 Pre-Conference Sessions
Max Saver Until 5/31/24
- Entrance to 2 Pre-Con Sessions on 11/6/24
- Entrance to 1 Pre-Con Session on 11/7/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 22 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $895
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$695
Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Max Saver Until 5/31/24
- Entrance to 4 Conferences:
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● At-Risk Students
● Innovative School Leadership
● Innovative Teaching Strategies
● Social-Emotional Learning Forum - Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $695
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$495
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Attend Online!
Max Saver Until 5/31/24
- Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
- Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
- Standard Pricing: $250
- Group Discount: $25 off Groups of 3-9 Attendees
- Group Discount: $50 off Groups of 10+ Attendees
$175
** Please note: Online registrations with a Purchase Order still require manual processing at our end. Please bear with us as we get those processed. Upon processing, we will email confirmations to the registrants with initial invoice being sent to the indicated billing entity. You can also email the PO along with the COMPLETE registration information to pd@accutrain.com.
HOTELS. AGENDAS. SESSIONS.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are AccuTrain Corp at PO Box 9708 in Virginia Beach, VA 23450.
- School Counselors (PK-12)
- Principals
- Classroom Teachers
- Special Education Personnel
- School Administrators
- Deans
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- School Resource Officers
- Behaviorists
- Therapists
- Community and Faith-Based Youth Workers
- After-School Program Coordinators
- Other Professionals Working with Young People
Yes! We offer discounted hotel room rates at each of our conference host hotels. Please see individual conference webpage for more information.
Yes! By registering for an individual conference you are eligible to attend all other conferences that are a part of the Summit at that location (on a space available basis).
At this time, AccuTrain Corp. is unable to offer student discounts or scholarships for this three-day event.
Please consider the following other avenues for possible funding:
· Your Local PTA
· GoFundMe http://www.gofundme.com/ (This is a personalized crowdfunding site)
· Title 1 funding in your area
Light refreshments are available each day before the morning plenary session. Lunch is on your own each day.
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC #5602) Developmental Resources is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.Yes! Developmental Resources is an approved provider for Continuing Education by:
- *NOTE: The total number of contact hours includes attendance at all pre-conference workshops as well as the entire conference. Check with your representative board or organization concerning its policy with regard to Continuing Education.
In-person attendees of the Orlando Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Atlanta Summit are eligible to earn up to 27 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 15 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Las Vegas Summit are eligible to earn up to 27 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 15 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Chicago Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the San Antonio Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the New York Summit are eligible to earn up to 22 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 13 contact hours.)
In-person attendees of the Nashville Summit are eligible to earn up to 27 contact hours. (Virtual attendees are eligible to earn up to 15 contact hours.)
We do not currently offer a one-day or two-day partial registration fee.
Should you have any concerns, call us at 1-800-251-6805. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please fax us at 888-372-6061 or email us at pd@accutrain.com at least 1 month prior to the conference and note your request on your registration form.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have futher questions please contact us at pd@accutrain.com or 800-251-6805.
LOCATIONS
NASHVILLE
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
School Discipline
Social-Emotional Learning Forum
LAS VEGAS
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
School Climate & Culture Forum
Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools
SAN ANTONIO
Innovative Teaching Conference
At-Risk Students Conference
ELL Conference
Wired-Differently/Trauma-Informed Students
CHICAGO
At-Risk Students Conference
Innovative Teaching Conference
Innovative School Leadership
Social-Emotional Learning Forum